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In the Spotlight: Ruby and Poppy

PetSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:15:36 -0800

I'm filled with warm fuzzies whenever I catch the (rare) glimpse of Poppy and Ruby! Sandra Bullock adopted the three-legged Poppy back in 2005 and later added Ruby to her family with Jesse James. Although Ruby is sometimes seen with her very own doggie wheelchair, hopping on her two back legs, or rolling in a Rio Petote, Sandra opts to cuddle her disabled pooch close when they left their NYC apt last Friday. I don't know about you, but I love it when celebrities choose to add rescues to their families - Sandra seems to realize she has a lot of love and energy to give these pets that other families may pass by!

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Pet Pic of the Day: Ruby and Buddy's Bath

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:00:11 -0700

Since washing your pet's toys is not only good for his health, but also nice to the earth, I give two thumbs (or paws) up to mayabaxter for putting this tip into practice. I also think it's totally adoro how Ruby is looking on to make sure her Buddy is getting the best possible bath time treatment. Don't worry, Ruby - you're next!

Congrats to Ruby, Buddy, and mayabaxter for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your furry friends on the pages of PetSugar! Need some help getting started? I'll tell you how to upload your photos when you read more.

I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet Pics group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Photos" and “Upload Photos."
Give your Gallery a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with details about your pet.
Click “Groups and Privacy" just below the "Search Title" box.
Choose the audience for your story to “Pet Pics!” in the dropdown menu.
Change channel to “Pets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Don't forget to include your pet's name!
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Pet Pics group and share photos of your adorable pets! Yours just might end up on the PetSugar homepage.

Results: You Made It Quotable!

PetSugar — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:00:02 -0700

Great job captioning this silly photo! You made it quotable with these clever ideas:

Sometimes, you just gotta take a break from the whole dog and pony show. - SquirrelGirl1029
Hmmm . . . I still don't see the resemblance. - RubyDreams
Thanks, but I'm laying off of the wheatgrass shots. - calichica

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Do Tell: Do Your Dogs Nurse?

PetSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:44 -0700

So the other day I asked if your furry friends have any favorite toys. Seems like Samson's not the only one, as many of you shared about your pets' best snuggle buddies.

I noticed in the comments that a couple of your pets like Eegor and Ruby enjoy sucking on toys, too. Ruby's mom says:

The weird part is that she actually nurses on its head! She carries this gorilla everywhere she goes and when she isn't falling asleep nursing on it, she sleeps on it like a pillow. And although it is the one toy she doesn't automatically tear apart, it still gets really gross so I'm always having to buy new ones on eBay.

I know North also does this – do your pets?

Road Trip in a . . . ?

PetSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:15:17 -0800

Because I clearly can't say it enough, riding in a car with unsecured pets is dangerous for both of you! I've shared my love for North's carseat, but this clip takes it one step further, explaining some of the risks of tackling the open road with free-roaming pups.

I'd like to add that airbags can severely injure dogs riding shotgun, so please, please, please think twice before allowing a pup to ride in the front seat (or, worse yet, on your lap). Although I don't know the exact details, I do know that cutie pie Ruby lost her legs in a car accident (before she was rescued). Now it's time to 'fess up – when your pet goes bye-bye in the car, how does he travel?